You get assigned an experienced weightlifting coach who will discuss your training needs and help you get the most out of the sport.

What are the training times and do I need to bookYou do not need to book to train -the training times are here

What are the group session times in your training times

There are no fixed group session times – once you have done your first few starter sessions you can turn up anytime during our opening times and your coach will instruct you while you are there – just do not turn up at 7.00pm 🙂

Whats the ideal number of times to train a week and how long to it take to learn the movements

James Norman at the 2015 World Junior Championships 69kg Class 135Kg Clean and Jerk

Initially 3-4 sessions a week are ideal while you are learning the movements – 2 is the minimum

It takes most people 2-3 months to learn the basics.

What ages do you accept?

9y upwards – we especially love teaching children and have special kids classes to support them.

As you progress in your skill development the coaching will be more group orientated.

I am from Crossfit. Can I join?

You are more than welcome to join and learn Olympic weightlifting at the club.

Do I need any special equipment?

Initially just some runners, a T-shirt and some shorts you can squat down in is all you need

Later on you may want to buy some weightlifting shoes, a belt, wrist and pulling straps and a lifting suit.

So I get coached one on one by some of the best weightlifting coaches in the country and train with Olympians and Commonwealth Games Gold medallists and only pay a maximum of $70 per month – whats the catch !

We are a non profit organisation so all our money goes back to our members so you only pay our running costs – and if you get selected for a national and international event we may even assist with your costs !

However we do expect you to help out when we host competitions and be part of the club

The club has a lot of top National and International athletes will I fit in, it all sounds rather elite?

You will find all the other club members are very supportive of new members – most probably you will find yourself being spotted and cheered on by an Olympian and a Commonwealth Games gold medalist !

How do I know if I will be any good at weightlifting ?
Although good weightlifters come in all shapes and sizes, some of the things that can help you reach greater heights are starting young OR having past experience in one the of many other sports requiring flexibility speed and strength such as athletics, rugby, soccer, wrestling, gymnastics, sprint cycling and Crossfit and committing to regular training over a long period.

I am a visiting lifter from Interstate or Overseas how much do I have to pay?

People just visiting from another Olympic Weightlifting or Crossfit Club do not have to pay to train at Cougars